Author: awrensays
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Not coming in like a wrecking ball
For some reason, I thought that I needed to come in like a wrecking ball. I looked at all of the bad habits I had and decided it was time to demolish them and replace them immediately with the good. The problem is that I may have wrecked myself in that process. Trying to be…
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Somehow I missed the Zendaya x On partnership
I saw an ad that had Zendaya and On Running together, and I had to click. When did that happen? Apparently, back in June. I am late to the party. There was an initial ad that released, “Dream Together.” For me it evoked the old Nike ads that I remembered with the dark stylized background…
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Let’s think about the proposed tariffs on Chinese exports to the U.S. a different way
So, regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum, the recent U.S. election results will have ripple effects. For the fashion industry, they will really feel it if the proposed tariffs on Chinese exports come to pass. There are multiple brands that rely on Chinese manufacturing for their goods. The question remains whether or…
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Singles’ Day or marketing gold
The brief, uncited, history of Single’s Day can be summarized as this- treat yourself. A relatively recent day started in China, it is a day for singles to celebrate themselves. Whereas couples have Valentine’s Day, and pretty much every other holiday, November 11 is specifically for those who are not in relationships to celebrate themselves.…
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Want my thoughts on the green tea cream from Innisfree?
Alright really quickly, here are my thoughts on the Innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Cream. Fastest review ever. I don’t like it. If you want a longer review, here’s the rest. Afterall, the reasons I didn’t like it for my dry skin might be the very reasons you love it. Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Cream…
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Smelling Strawberry Letter by Phlur
When I first smelled it on paper, I smiled to the beauty advisor. Strawberry Letter by Phlur brought back memories of those grandma candies, those little hard candies wrapped in a wrapped designed to look like a strawberry. I decided then and there to buy a travel size so that I could continue playing with…
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Special, special snowflake
It was long used as a pejorative for millennials, but I’m going to claim it. I am a special snowflake. I don’t write that to say that I believe I deserve special treatment or participation trophies just for showing up. I am just over wishing I were like everyone else. Snowflakes form their unique patterns…
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Just a quick note on lab grown diamonds
There is a question that is floating around. Are lab created diamonds actually better for the environment? Lab grown diamonds are attractive to jewelry shoppers because they are less expensive, and manufacturers uphold them as a good alternative to the problems that come with mining natural diamonds. But remember, do your own research. Verify where…
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I should do my makeup
I pushed away from the computer and decided, “I should do my makeup.” I had nowhere to go and none of the necessary skills, but it felt like the right move. I took the concealer that was a shade that I thought didn’t quite work for me. I mixed it with the color corrector to…
A Wren Says 